Rules are made to be broken. Smashing the conventions of what a mini-ITX motherboard can do, the ROG Strix Z790-I’s power delivery rivals that of full-scale titans and its stacked thermal array is more than a match for multi-core behemoths. It also expands the boundaries of connectivity, with the innovative ROG Hive, a hybrid audio and USB hub with an added twist - an AI Overclocking button makes tuning so easy, it feels like cheating.
ALL-ROUND PERFORMANCE
Throughout its compact frame, the Strix Z790-I teems with engineering tweaks that boost CPU and memory performance and lay a potent foundation for full-size SSDs and graphics cards.
AI OVERCLOCKING
Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation.
PCIE 5.0
The ROG Strix Z790-I offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support with a unique twist. Both the x16 expansion slot and one of the onboard M.2 slots are Gen 5-ready, but that M.2 slot has additional PCIe 4.0 routing to the chipset.
This allows the user to choose how to prioritize their throughput: if the M.2 slot is in Gen 5 mode, it can scale up to 16 GB/s read and write speeds. If the M.2 slot uses PCIe 4.0, all of the Gen 5 bandwidth is allocated to the expansion slot for unfettered graphics card performance.
POWER ARCHITECTURE
10 + 1 power stages each rated to 105A deliver ample current to drive the most powerful Intel 13th Gen processors through any workload with ease.
DDR5 DOMINATION
ROG has a long legacy of flexing the fastest memory performance, and DDR5 is no outlier. Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits have been driven far beyond the 7 GT/s mark on the Strix Z790-I, and who knows how far future DIMMs can go? Seasoned veterans can test their mettle by tinkering with the extensive array of tuning options in the UEFI.
VRM COOLING ARRAY
Substantial heatsinks cover the power solution, bolstered by a quiet thermal system that intakes from the core and outputs heat upwards through a ventilated top, so the VRM stays cool even in air-restricted systems.
M.2 HEATSINK STACK
On-board M.2 slots are sandwiched between thick heatsinks over the chipset in a clever space-saving arrangement. Thermal efficiency is ensured by a miniature active cooling solution so high-performance drives maintain peak performance.
LEADING CONNECTIVITY
The ATX experience thoughtfully scaled into mini-ITX: grace your desktop with the ROG Strix Hive for superb audio and control, build easier with the ROG FPS-II card, and make faster connections with the latest Thunderbolt and WiFi support.
ROG STRIX HIVE
The all-new ROG Strix Hive brings critical controls and I/O within arm's reach, moving them from the cramped quarters of an SFF chassis to a compact peripheral that sits on the desktop. DIY-friendly buttons and diagnostic LEDs are brought front and center along with a large volume dial. On the sides, a varied group of I/O ports handle audio input and output and provide convenient connectivity for grab-and-go peripherals.
General
- CPU-Socket
- Intel 1700
- Chipset
- Z790
- Form factor
- Mini-ITX
Memory
- Memory Type
- DDR5
- Channel Supported
- Dual Channel
- Memory frequency (base)
- 5,000 MHz
- Memory frequency (OC)
- 7,600 MHz
- Memory slots
- 2 pcs.
- Max Memory Supported
- 64 GB
Expansion Slots
- PCIe generation
- PCIe 5.0
- PCIe x16
- 1 pcs.
Storage Devices
- M.2 slots
- 2 pcs.
- M.2 support
- 2242/2260/2280
- M.2 generation
- PCIe 5.0 x4/PCIe 4.0 x4
- M.2 interface
- PCIe 5.0
- SATA ports
- 2 pcs.
Communications
- WiFi
- Yes
- WiFi Standard
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth standard
- 5.3
- LAN controller
- Intel®
- LAN Speed
- 2.5Gb Ethernet
Internal I/O Connectors
- Fan Connector (4-pin)
- 3 pcs.
Rear Panel Ports
- USB type-A
- No, Yes
- USB type-C
- Yes
- HDMI
- Yes
- AUX out
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
Dimensions and Weight
- Width
- 17 mm
- Length
- 17 mm
Packaging info
- Packaging size
- 288 x 228 x 114 mm
- Packaging weight
- 1.75 kg
Packaging info (5 pcs)
- Packaging size
- 300 x 300 x 300 mm
- Packaging weight
- 8.00 kg